Queen of Tears (2024) s01e01 Episode Script

QUEEN OF TEARS
EPISODE 1
Everyone said
it was the wedding of the century.
The heiress to Korea's
most powerful conglomerate
married a new recruit.
It's been three years already,
but it seems like only yesterday.
People ask me how it feels
to become a part
of a conglomerate
and live with a queen.
I'm not sure.
Would you believe me if I said this?
I'm just
a lucky man
who married
the love of my life.
I know that people gossiped about
how Baek Hyun-woo married me
solely because of my family
and our wealth.
Those rumors only began
because I chose not to reveal my face
for various reasons.
I guess this will put an end
to those rumors
since I'm finally revealing my face.
Our married life
is nothing out of the ordinary.
I wake up next to her.
We have breakfast together.
We go to work together as well.
How does it feel
to be together all day and night?
It makes me happy.
I'm sure some of you already know.
After returning from my studies abroad
five years ago,
I joined Queens Department Store,
which my father owned at the time,
as an intern.
You could say I was working undercover.
Women know these things.
"I see."
"This guy likes me."
"That's why he's flirting with me."
No.
That wasn't the case.
She kept kicking the photocopier.
-So I was worried.
-What's wrong?
About the photocopier.
What's wrong?
But after helping her a few times,
I started worrying about her.
When sending a fax…
At the time, people were gossiping
about how obnoxious
the new intern was.
So I was sure she'd get fired soon.
You need to stop, Ms. Hong.
I've done my fair share of part-time jobs.
You're going to get yourself fired.
I don't care.
Right. You'll just find another job.
But…
you'll get fired there too.
Do you want to bet on it?
You know what?
My heart jumps every time
your superior scolds you.
You get scolded every single day.
Why does it jump?
-What?
-Why does your heart jump
when I'm the one who's getting scolded?
Why?
Take your time
and think about that.
You can come right now.
Don't you have an umbrella?
No, I don't but…
Take mine.
You always need help, and…
it bothers me.
What is this?
I made your heart jump,
and now I bother you?
Ms. Hong.
Listen carefully.
I didn't tell you this
in case it'd make you feel uncomfortable.
But you know,
I went to Seoul National University.
And law school at that.
My parents live down south,
but the community respects our family.
For example, we own over 30 cows.
Another calf was born
a couple of days ago,
so we have almost 35 now.
As for my studio apartment,
I signed a two-year lease
instead of paying monthly rent.
It just means
I have a good chunk of money on the side.
What are you getting at?
Even if
you get fired and can't find a new job,
I can take care of you.
That's what I mean.
I'll be honest.
I've always wanted my future wife to work.
But if it's you,
I can try being the sole breadwinner.
I mean, don't feel pressured.
It's just that
I like you.
So…
what do you say?
You don't have to answer me today.
Don't get wet.
-I--
-I'm okay.
Take it.
-Mr. Baek--
-I'm really okay.
But I--
I have…
a driver.
Hilarious, right?
It really is.
Anyway,
he's been a romantic ever since.
That's how our love story began.
But he was shocked
after finding out who my family was.
He handed in his resignation letter
and ghosted me.
So…
Baek Hyun-woo, come out.
Are you going to leave me standing here?
She looked like an angel sent from heaven.
-That's how she looked back then.
-But not anymore?
Of course, she's still an angel.
I told you many times
that…
I'm happy.
Well…
She and I
have a happy married life.
We're still very much in love.
Baek Hyun-woo is getting a divorce.
Seriously?
-It's a secret.
-Of course. We're colleagues after all.
Anyway, he'd like one of us
to represent him.
Yes, of course.
You're the number-one divorce attorney
in this country.
You should do it, Yang-gi.
I'd…
love to help him. Really.
But I'm already juggling so many cases.
All right then.
Attorney Choi Cheol-seung
boasts a 90% win rate.
Can you help him?
I'll secretly help you out.
Why secretly? Do it openly.
Afraid of getting on Queens' bad side
and losing your job, you sly scumbag?
That's right.
You're right. That's why.
I'd be crazy to take that job.
Hyun-woo's aunt-in-law
got divorced three times.
You all know the fates
of her ex-husbands' attorneys.
They were all fired.
Hyun-woo made a mistake.
Why would he put us in a pickle like this?
-Exactly.
-Let's be honest.
He was the smartest one out of us.
Always the top of our classes.
So why can't he just be
-his own divorce attorney?
-Right.
-That'd be better.
-I bet he'll excel.
By the way, why does he want a divorce?
Exactly. He's living the dream life
of all Korean men.
His wife is Hong Hae-in,
the heiress of Queens Group.
So why?
She's a lunatic.
A lunatic?
Right. About that
One Trillion Club group chat…
Yes. Why haven't they invited me?
Our sales are only at 880 billion won so--
That's not a big gap.
-We're only about 100 billion won short.
-I know.
I asked them to just round it up
and be more flexible.
But it was still a hard no.
Why are they so fussy?
By the way, I heard
that Royal Department Store
is bragging about how their CEO
will join the One Trillion Club
by the end of the year.
They're also boasting
that they're going to set up Hercyna
on the first floor next to the fountain.
They must be insane.
Tell me about it.
Department stores in Korea
are divided into those that have Hercyna
and those that don't.
And Hercyna only wants to work
with those who are in that club.
It's about time
we cut off all the brands
that hinder our sales.
This is our periodical evaluation chart.
At the bottom,
we have a list of brands
in the bottom 20% of sales.
How many of them can we shut down?
Those underlined in red
were in the bottom 20%
at least twice.
In principle, they should be shut down.
However…
"However"?
Why is there a "however"?
We should shut them down if we can.
We did ask our Legal Team for advice.
And they said no.
Who said that?
Director Baek Hyun-woo.
Mr. Yu, please wrap up
the contract after confirming
the commission fee.
Yes, sir. Also…
The second-floor manager
submitted a report.
One of our customers fell
and injured herself
while walking in 12 cm heels.
Sir, the CEO would like to see you.
I'm in the middle of a meeting.
Well…
She wants to see you immediately.
She's very upset.
Mr. Baek.
Why can't we shut down brands
that aren't profitable?
Many of the brands
invested 500 million in equipment.
We can't just kick them out.
File an eviction suit then.
It's impossible to win.
The law has been revised many times
to prevent large distributors
from abusing their power.
Are you saying
that I'm on a power trip?
Is that it?
-That's not what I--
-Is this a nonprofit organization?
Are we volunteers?
Is it right to let them be
when we're not getting
our money's worth
for those expensive spots?
The sales division
has deliberately excluded
brands with low performance scores
from customer-invitation events
and discounts to hinder additional sales.
Those brands could complain
to the media or sue us.
Then we'd really be in trouble.
I believe a more favorable solution
would be to help
improve their sales.
Mr. Baek.
Did I ask for your advice?
I am telling you to shut them down.
If they don't listen,
file a lawsuit and win.
I believe that's your team's job.
Yes, ma'am.
This meeting's over.
Are you eager to let others know
that we don't get along?
Our relationship
has nothing to do with this.
I see.
Is that why you warned the store manager
that I wanted to fire
about the violations beforehand
to help him stay afloat?
That manager has been with us
since the beginning.
And he's still just as hardworking.
Fine. You're awfully kind
and caring to others.
Do you want to be a hero or something?
Quit playing the martyr
and treat those close to you better.
Those close to me?
As in you?
What?
Do you really think
we're close?
I need to talk to you.
Come to the lounge in an hour.
Fine.
DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMEN
ARE YOU ON YOUR WAY?
I'M HERE.
WHERE ARE YOU?
FORGET IT. I'M LEAVING.
Come to the family room.
DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMEN
What took you so long?
I texted him late.
You don't need to remind him.
He knows we have a family meeting.
I'm sorry.
What kind of interview was it?
It was the culture section
of Hanyang Economic Daily.
It's a heartwarming interview
where CEOs and politicians
show their houses and families.
They were both interviewed.
Why show the house?
They're not celebrities.
We had to do something about the tabloids.
I agree. People gossiped about
how they were separated last year.
It's all because
they see you arguing at work.
-You argued?
-Yes, today.
It wasn't a simple argument.
It was quite uncomfortable
for those in the meeting room.
Right, Hyun-woo.
About the Fair Trade Commission…
They keep calling us in
for trivial matters.
Could you take care of that?
You should ask
the Legal Team of Queens Mart.
They're just too dense.
But you're quick-thinking and smart.
And the higher-ups
at the Fair Trade Commission love you.
We have our own jurisdictions--
Why can't you just say you'll do it?
And you two.
I want you to have a baby.
People need to stop gossiping.
Have you contacted Dr. Joo?
Yes, I booked an appointment.
She'll get the prenatal checkup,
then begin the procedure right away.
As for Hyun-woo, after the baby is born,
you'll go to Boston
within the next two years to get an MBA.
I told you this already.
I'm not interested in getting a degree.
And I also said
that it wasn't up to you.
They don't owe us a grandkid,
so stop pressuring him.
Drink your tea, Hyun-woo.
But you see,
I'd prefer to meet Su-bin in May.
Who is Su-bin?
Who do you think?
It's my future granddaughter.
Her name means "remarkably shining."
Not bad, right? Hong Su-bin.
I see.
Will she be Hong Su-bin
instead of Baek Su-bin?
What's wrong?
Do you not want her
to have her mom's surname?
We don't need
to follow the patriarchal system.
I think it's quite old-fashioned
to use the father's surname.
But when I asked you about giving
Geon-u his mom's surname,
you said it was nonsense.
This is different.
Isn't it the same? No?
We need to talk.
We're having a baby
despite everything that's going on?
And I'll be going abroad alone?
What's the matter?
Isn't that a good thing?
Don't tell me you want me to come.
Of course not.
Exactly.
Then do your part and go abroad.
We'll have others raise our baby anyway.
It's convenient and nice.
What's the issue?
"Nice"?
Are you happy about this?
Seriously?
Do you really want a baby?
If it's needed.
Yes?
Did you tell them I'd like to sign off
before they publish the article?
Of course.
Also…
Tell them to introduce
Director Baek properly.
Don't forget to mention
that he studied law at SNU.
What?
Stop doing these interviews.
I'm done with them.
Do them alone if you must.
How can I
when they're about married couples?
You can tell them all about me.
Tell them how we're so in love
and happily married.
Tell them everything.
It's all a lie anyway.
Hey.
I want the photos first.
I'll pick the one they'll use.
Why do they publish useless articles?
Why didn't they mention
how I anonymously donated 200 million won?
Look.
I know I did it anonymously
because I didn't want anyone to know,
but everyone should know.
Isn't that what the PR Team is for?
I'm so frustrated.
What was that for?
What?
What do you want?
What is it?
Tell me from there.
Use your words.
Gosh.
Gosh.
-Soo-cheol.
-What?
Don't avoid me.
Or you'll get
a black eye and start bawling again.
Wait--
Are you crazy?
Why are you hitting me?
Is Hyun-woo your friend
or someone younger than you?
"Quick-thinking"?
How dare you?
Disrespect my husband again,
and I'll kill you.
-Answer me.
-Fine. I get it.
That crazy witch.
Why get mad at me
when she bullies Hyun-woo all the time?
She's seriously a psychopath!
I wasn't talking about you.
Everyone wants you
to reconsider this divorce
and just live with her.
They wanted me to tell you that.
Are you crying?
What? Are you already drunk?
What is this?
You're making my heart flutter.
Am I?
Apparently, I'm cute when I'm drunk.
-She said that was my special move.
-Who said?
Hae-in said that.
She said
I was cute.
Are you bragging?
Why was I like that?
Why was I cute?
Why did I use my special move
and look cute?
Why did I make her heart flutter?
And as a result,
I ruined
my own life.
We wouldn't have gotten married
had I not been so cute.
This lunatic is totally wasted.
Hey, get up.
My wife has been calling me,
asking me to buy diapers for our baby.
No, I'm not going home.
Why would I?
Why won't you go home?
I'm drunk!
I'm too cute when I'm drunk!
I've always been known as the cute son
of the pear tree house in Yongdu-ri.
It's in my nature.
I was born like this.
What could I have done?
So you're not going home?
Just leave me here.
I'll be taken home safe and sound.
By whom?
They'll prevent all scandals.
No way.
Want to see?
No way.
Every time…
I tear leaves off a branch
to see if I should get a divorce or not…
You did that?
I always end up with a "no."
Every single damn time.
So it's your fate.
There's no one.
No one in this world
is on my side.
There's not a single leaf
that's on my side.
I don't need anyone on my side.
I just want to own a building.
That building will be on my side forever.
My wife's mood is like a roller coaster.
She'd be smiling in the morning
then raging at night.
Is it my fault we're out of diapers?
Why'd she get mad at me?
I just need a building.
Concrete buildings don't change.
They don't nag or get mad.
Go.
Go get your diapers.
Just leave.
Who said
Love
Was beautiful?
Just leave already.
You can go home now.
You're gonna keep watching me cry?
I'm just crying on my way home!
Why are you going that way?
Put me to sleep
With your fair hands
LAWYER IDENTIFICATION CARD
BAEK HYUN-WOO
Hey, isn't he the son-in-law of Queens?
Son-in-law, my foot.
He's pretty much a butler.
I heard he cleans up his in-laws' messes.
Where's his self-respect?
He wouldn't have married
into that family if he had any.
He's an embarrassment to all attorneys.
Goodness.
Oh, my.
Hallelujah, Hyun-woo.
So what if I have 25 billion won
in my account?
I can't even use it
to buy dental floss in here.
By the way,
how did you come up with this idea?
Ma'am.
This is actually illegal, you see.
Hyun-woo.
How long must I be locked up?
I didn't commit that big of a sin.
I thought Seul-hee
was the whistleblower who reported me
for embezzlement, so I grabbed her hair.
Is that a crime?
She had to receive treatment
for four weeks.
Damn it.
I should've hospitalized her instead.
She's the reason why my mom passed away.
Just wait and see.
I'll take my revenge on her.
Hyun-woo.
Taking revenge
is my specialty.
I'm fully aware of that, ma'am.
All three of my ex-husbands
have left this country.
I brought hell to all of them
and their relatives.
Ma'am.
Married couples can eventually separate.
So why did you have to go that far?
Hyun-woo.
Divorce is brutal and messy.
There's no "good" bye in divorce.
The best solution
is for one of them to die.
If I marry and divorce again
in the future,
I'll ask you to take my case.
Why are you
already thinking
about getting another divorce?
Whatever.
For some reason,
I think marriage and divorce
go hand in hand
instead of marriage and happiness.
I agree.
What did you say?
Nothing.
Hey. Look here.
I lost a lot of hair, right?
I really need to get out of here.
This place is teeming with bitches.
I'm going to become like them
if I stay here any longer.
My mom's memorial service is coming up.
My dad will settle this before then
for her sake, right?
I'm currently in front of Queens Town
in Hanil-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
where the memorial service
of Yang Mi-suk,
the Queens' chairman's late wife,
is taking place.
The family members
are arriving one by one.
This year, Hong Beom-seok,
the chairman's eldest son
and former CEO of Queens Distribution,
flew in from Hawaii.
There is a keen interest
in whether or not
the chairman and his son will reconcile
after their long-time feud.
Sir, can you take a look at my pancakes?
Do you think the insides are cooked?
Why would you ask me that?
You studied chemistry in Harvard,
so I thought you'd know.
Yes. Judging by the color,
I'm sure they're well-cooked. Flip them.
Yes, sir. I'll do the plating.
Was it you who graduated
from Parsons School of Design?
No, that's me.
His family
have been architects for generations.
His family made the big sculpture
-in front of the Louvre.
-I'll be honest.
I'm pretty confident
about stacking up food.
What a waste of talent.
My dear brothers-in-law.
This is Mr. Choi.
He married Min-hee, our relative.
My brothers-in-law.
Hello.
Hello.
In the past,
powerful families such as royalty
made the male members prepare
everything for memorial services.
The chairman has great interest
in royal traditions,
so we've been doing this
for a few years now.
I see.
Right.
This must be why traditions
and the future go well together.
This isn't old-fashioned.
It's quite progressive and nice.
It fits the current trend.
If it's so progressive, nice, and trendy,
why don't you join us?
You know me.
I've been going to church since last year,
so this is against my religion.
I was born a Christian.
Ever since I was young,
I've had a condition
where I can't smell oil. It's a shame.
Thank you for your hard work.
Good luck.
-Gosh.
-Seriously?
This is the Hong family's
memorial service.
But no one here has that surname.
They should prepare
their own memorial services.
-Jeez.
-I'm the fifth only son
of the Yu family
in Paechon County, 39th generation.
What would my mother say if she saw me
complete this skewer in ten seconds?
Let's not talk about how precious we are
to our families.
Welcome to Queens.
-Welcome.
-Welcome.
But if I were you,
I'd run away right now.
It's not too late
since it's his first memorial service.
How's the color? Does it look too dull?
Jade green isn't an easy color.
I've only seen two people
who looked good in that color.
You
and Yuna Kim at the London Fashion Show.
Oh, her? Yes, she looked really nice.
And so do you, ma'am.
You know how to please others.
Ms. Moh.
Why aren't you wearing
the hanbok that was sent to you?
I shouldn't be at this memorial service.
The family can do it without me.
You've been with us for over 20 years,
so you're family too.
That's what a family is.
That's very kind of you.
But I'll just stay in my room.
People will talk
about how I shove you around
and mistreat you.
"Shove you around"? Who shoves whom?
Do you shove her around?
Me? Shove her?
No, Father. Never.
Then why would you say that?
You only said that
because that's how you think of her.
That's not why.
She didn't want to wear a hanbok.
-Why not?
-I don't know.
Are you not going to?
Of course, I will.
You heard her.
Let's go.
What a crazy…
Gosh, I'm so stressed.
She's a sly one.
She's going to brazenly attend
Ms. Yang's memorial service
because the chairman insisted.
That's her plan.
Who knew a girlfriend-in-law
could be worse than a mother-in-law?
Beom-ja is here!
Hyun-woo.
Why did she get discharged today?
You said she'd get sick
if she stayed locked up in this cold.
Right.
I did say that.
Still, you should've waited to let her out
after the memorial service.
What? Look at that good-for-nothing.
Just look at her.
I was thoughtless, sir.
Mom.
I was locked up.
Dad put
his one and only daughter behind bars
just because I grabbed
his girlfriend by the hair and kicked her.
Hey.
It's the truth.
You're head over heels for her.
Not only are you in love with the woman
who killed your wife,
but you sent your daughter to jail.
You're absolutely heartless.
Beom-ja, this is Mom's memorial service.
Let's talk later. Okay?
You're no different.
Have you forgotten who she is?
Mom died because of her!
Mom died of a heart attack--
Exactly! Why do you think she had it?
Her heart stopped
because she was enraged at Moh Seul-hee!
So how can you stand
looking at her every day and night?
Are you not upset?
-Beom-ja, I--
-Gosh, Mom.
What's the point of having a son?
You didn't even prepare skate,
her favorite food,
so who are you to talk?
Aunt Beom-ja, we have skate.
The house reeks of it.
Get lost, you bastard!
How could you never visit me
when I raised you myself?
You didn't raise him.
Don't be ridiculous.
Aunt Beom-ja.
We were just serving the alcohol.
Really?
We should continue then. Go on.
What's wrong with you?
Come on.
Hey, turn the glass slowly.
She was a lightweight.
You're going to get her drunk!
Beom-ja.
Mom drank like a fish.
That's a fact we both know to be true.
Why do you think she drank so much?
Because that woman stressed her out!
Uncle.
Doesn't it break your heart to know
that your sister passed away
because she was outraged by that woman?
Say something!
Beom-ja, that's not why she died.
She died of a heart attack.
It runs in the family.
-You should be careful too.
-Goodness.
Goodness.
Goodness.
Mom.
This family is a total disaster.
Don't bother visiting.
I'll drink the alcohol.
You should make a U-turn.
Mr. Hong, you finally came back
after 19 years. Will you rejoin Queens--
Will you be attending
your mother's memorial service?
Will you be meeting Chairman Hong?
Have you two reconciled?
Please sit. He'll leave eventually.
That's why I despise him more.
That bastard didn't come to see me.
He came to get his photo taken.
Look at him.
He's purposely standing in the rain
for the cameras.
What a bastard.
We're the ones
who cooked all those pancakes.
Do you see my hands trembling?
But they don't even allow us
to attend the service.
These days, I spend a lot of time
on internet forums about mothers.
I can relate to many of their posts.
I don't remember the last time
I visited my parents on the holidays.
They said they'd let us go
once we cleaned up.
-"Wait for your aunt-in-law."
-Right.
"Wait for your uncle-in-law."
"Chop some apples."
"Serve the pancakes."
I mean, what about our families?
Today is Hyun-woo's father's birthday.
It's his 60th birthday.
But he could visit him
because of this memorial service.
Anyway, I pity him the most.
-Me too.
-Me too.
Our wives are their cousins,
but he married the direct line. Gosh.
His in-laws
are all terrifying.
-They are.
-They are.
Director Jo.
You've been attending
the memorial service for 20 years now.
She always treated me well.
Of course I should come.
I know you submitted
your resignation letter,
but I really don't want to accept it.
I thought long and hard
before making that decision.
Soon, I'll be too old
to have a fresh start.
Okay. It can't be helped then.
I'll always be rooting for you.
Thank you so much, sir.
Look into him.
It's odd for him to quit so suddenly.
I'm sure something's up.
I'll look into him discreetly.
No, everyone should know about this.
Find out what he did
and let the media see him going to court.
My purpose isn't to punish him.
It's to humiliate him.
Why do you wish to do that?
I never allow those
who turn their backs on me
to leave in one piece.
They need to suffer on their way out
so they won't cause further troubles.
What's with the face?
Do you have something to say?
But he devoted many years to you.
Is it right to cut him off
so brutally?
That's probably what he'll think.
But that's his opinion.
I believe an organization
must follow its rules.
That's exactly right.
It's not just him. I'm after anyone else
who has the same idea.
It's a warning to those
who want to backstab me.
-Yes, sir.
-Keep that in mind.
-Sorry?
-You should never bid farewell
to those who abandon you.
You must stab them in the back.
Yes, sir.
Well done.
Go rest up.
Yes, sir.
Goodbye then.
I don't have an appetite.
It feels like my appetite
is completely gone.
It's suffocating to be around many people.
Your stress levels
seem to be extremely high.
Based on your sentence completion test,
you wrote
that your biggest desire right now
is getting a divorce.
-Correct.
-I see. And why is that?
I live with my parents-in-law.
And my grandfather-in-law.
And him.
As well as
my recently-discharged aunt-in-law
and my brother-in-law's family.
We all live
under the same roof.
I see.
It's rare to see extended families
nowadays. You're blessed.
We're so blessed
that we have dinner together every night.
Then we get together at 9:00 p.m. to talk.
An end-of-day meeting.
The weekends, holidays,
birthdays, and Christmas.
We spend them together all year round.
It's safe to say
that I have no time for myself.
We have 15 memorial services per year.
They say noble families in the past
made their male members
prepare for the services.
So the sons-in-law prepare
for the entire service.
But their sons never help.
It feels like
you need a place
where you can be away from them.
Do you have a job?
-Yes.
-Good.
How's your work life?
My wife is my boss.
And my father-in-law is her boss.
Then my grandfather-in-law
is his boss.
My heart races, and my hands tremble
whenever my in-laws call.
I'm anxious
about what they'll ask me to do.
Why don't you distance yourself
from this stressful environment?
Then divorce is the only option.
You could move out with your wife.
It's true that I dislike my in-laws.
However…
I despise my wife even more.
Why is that?
She doesn't care
at all about me
or how her family treats me.
She only cares about herself.
Isn't she selfish?
I only married
into the family because of her
and endured three years of this treatment.
But she doesn't care.
Before we got married,
she said I could trust her.
I'm the only one you need.
Just trust me.
I will never
make you cry.
I was an idiot for believing her.
Are you hurt and upset with her?
No.
I no longer feel that way.
I just despise her.
I hate her
with a passion.
And that's why you want a divorce.
That's the only way I'll live.
Then why haven't you?
Because I could die.
What?
My father-in-law
despises it the most when his people
turn their backs on him.
The moment I divorce her,
he'll stab me in the back.
Stab you?
Of course, that was a figure of speech.
But getting stabbed
might actually be better.
I'll prescribe you something strong,
so take it.
Hang in there.
Goodbye.
WIFE
I love you, honey.
I genuinely think I'm happy.
I didn't do anything.
I'm just really grateful--
Hello?
I'm so happy.
Wait, Grace.
Why aren't you saying anything?
You should take responsibility for saying
that Jinseong Group's third heir
was the real deal.
Why should I do that?
I heard you chose their eldest son.
Go on that blind date then.
But the chairman doesn't like him.
So how can I set my daughter up with him
when I heard that his third son
will inherit everything?
You should've come to me first.
You already set up a blind date
with the eldest son, a rogue.
So what can I do?
You should just go to that matchmaker.
I was in a dilemma.
What choice did I have when I heard
that you were no longer competent?
What did you say?
So what if you serve
the ladies of Queens?
You may oversee their household matters,
but your daughter is still single.
That's exactly why
Hong Hae-in regrets not listening to me
and marrying her now-husband.
Seriously?
Are they getting a divorce?
You can't be with someone
who's out of your league.
Three years is enough.
Just wait and see.
Even the great Hong Hae-in
will listen to me
when she wants to remarry.
Ms. Hong!
Your mother stopped by
our spa this morning.
I told you to come by. Why won't you?
Are you stressed out these days?
Your skin looks dull.
We have some great serums and machines.
I'll empty out our schedule,
so do stop by.
You must be busy,
so you don't need to do that.
We're not busy.
You worry so much about me!
No, I don't.
What?
I'm just saying
that I will never visit your spa.
You're so cold.
You're making me feel distant.
You should feel that way.
You must be treating me
like a friend
because you think we're close.
I hope you'll be more careful.
It's uncomfortable.
But--
She has a nasty temper.
She's so obnoxious. Don't you agree?
The third heir of Jinseong Group
is into vegan food these days.
A vegan forum will be held
at their hotel next Friday.
Bring your daughter there.
-I'll try to set them up.
-Really?
You can go now.
I have something to do.
I knew it.
I trust you, Grace.
You see,
I've been in the beauty industry
and matchmaking wealthy families
all my life.
So I don't know much about legal matters.
I see. What is this about?
I'm sure you heard
that Daegyeong's youngest son
passed away due to a car accident.
I did.
It seems like
his wife won't inherit
any of his fortunes.
Turns out, her husband had written a will
before they got married.
He said his children, nieces, or nephews
should inherit
his fortunes instead if he died.
But that couple never had a child.
I see.
In that case, the wife could claim
a legal reserve of inheritance
and file a lawsuit.
I can introduce you
to an attorney if you want.
What for? I have you.
You're in the same boat.
Sorry?
Ms. Hong also wrote a will
before she got married.
Didn't you know?
You must've thought
the prenuptial agreement was it.
I can't believe she didn't tell you.
She's a heartless one.
The will said that Queens
would inherit
all her cash, stocks, and real estates
if something happened to her.
She said you wouldn't get anything.
She wrote it in such detail.
We use that as a template
for all future wills.
What's with that face?
Did you really think it was
the marriage of the century
that transcended all backgrounds
like the media claimed it was?
Don't be so naive.
Ms. Hong didn't want a husband.
She wanted a slave
she could add to the family register.
And that's when you appeared.
You're handsome and intelligent.
It was the best PR she could have.
You're obedient just to her liking.
The only problem was the wealth dispute,
but that's solved, thanks to the will.
That's enough.
Okay.
Hello, Professor.
Can you e-mail it to me?
I don't have time to go there.
Why weren't you picking up?
We need to go somewhere.
I know you're free today. I checked.
The car is waiting downstairs.
I'm not going.
I didn't even tell you
where we were going.
It doesn't matter.
I refuse to go anywhere with you.
YONGDU-RI'S PRODIGY BAEK HYUN-WOO
"A prodigy"? That was from ages ago.
So…
here's what Yongdu-ri thinks.
They don't mind you serving
consecutive terms.
That's the general opinion.
Stop by my shop later for a snack.
The new makgeolli tastes good.
Again?
-You're always so generous.
-Gosh.
I wish I could give you something better,
but there's
the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act.
The village head is also a state job,
so I can't be too generous.
Gosh, I'm always grateful.
You've done enough already.
-You understand, right?
-Of course.
Goodness, Ms. Jeon.
Hello.
-Jeez.
-Hey.
Did it get stuck again?
You idiots.
How can you call yourselves farmers?
How do you manage to get the cultivator
stuck every time?
What took you so long?
I--
I'm not 911.
I can't always come right away.
My wife used to drive a cultivator
and catch small octopuses
in Beolgyo, Jeolla Province
before marrying me.
She's really something.
It's working!
Gosh, what lovely weather.
What? Hey.
Yeong-cheol! How are your mother's knees?
They're the same!
That's why she needs to take glucosamine!
-Sit down!
-Okay.
Isn't your son taking his midterms soon?
What's it to me? It's his work.
What are you saying?
Even still, you should help him memorize!
When Hyun-woo went to SNU,
I helped him day and night--
Why did you suddenly speed up?
I told you to sit, didn't I?
They may just look like normal farmers,
but they're more than that.
They're all voters.
The reelection is around the corner.
You know nothing.
Reelection, my foot.
We need to take care
of our grove and our shop.
We're already juggling so much.
Didn't I tell you countless times
to give up your position?
Honey.
I'm only doing this for balance's sake.
-What balance?
-Hear me out.
Hyun-woo's in-laws may be
the pillars of this country's economy,
but they don't have much political power.
Our families can only have balance
since I'm maintaining
my important post as the village head.
Why are you stopping now?
-Hyun-woo!
-What?
You didn't even call.
I just thought I'd visit.
Where's Hae-in?
Are you here alone again?
Have you eaten yet?
Not yet.
Okay.
This looks ripe.
Move aside.
Let's see.
Move. My youngest son is here.
Gosh, you must've been hungry.
Take your time.
Is it good?
Yes, I'm busy. Why?
Hyun-woo is here?
One minute.
QUEEN'S HAIR SALON
That little scumbag.
He didn't even come
for Dad's 60th birthday.
Don't let him leave.
I've been meaning to ask you something.
I'm disappointed in both you and Hae-in.
I get that you can't come regularly
or even on the holidays.
But shouldn't you have attended
Dad's 60th birthday?
-That's so heartless.
-Yes, you're right.
I was heartless.
At least he knows that he was wrong.
That's why I'm getting a divorce.
-What?
-Dad. Mom.
I'm going to divorce Hae-in.
-I'm sorry.
-Wait.
Hey, don't tell me
you're getting a divorce
just because of what I said.
What's with you?
60th birthdays are nothing.
Birthdays come every year.
Indeed. Who celebrates
60th birthdays these days?
Forget 70th too.
We're expected to live longer lives.
It's not because of that.
Then?
What is it? I'm sure you have a reason.
Don't tell me you're seeing another--
Come on.
No.
Then does Hae-in have--
Can you please stop?
That's not true either.
It's just too much for me.
I'm not happy.
That's an absurd reason.
Do you think I'm always happy?
He's right.
Your dad isn't always happy
in this marriage either.
If anything, I'm miserable.
But I'm only able to endure it
because of the smallest happiness
that I feel once in a blue moon.
-That's marriage. That's life.
-You know what you're talking about.
I'll be honest.
Do you think I'm with your mom
because I love her?
What did you say?
I'm not done.
Of course, I love you.
But if love is the only thing you feel,
then that'll be the death of you.
Sure. I hope you live a long life.
Look at this.
We still fail to see eye to eye
despite being married for 40 years.
Not at all.
Unbelievable.
I understand.
But…
I thought long and hard
before making this decision.
I'm going to do it.
I'm sorry.
Stop!
Stop! Get out, you scumbag!
You're so selfish.
Don't you know
I had to make sacrifices for you?
What sacrifices?
I couldn't even go to university
because our parents sold
all of our cows to send you to Seoul.
How could you forget that?
How are you so shameless?
You couldn't go to university
because you failed at attendance.
This boy is so naive.
Why do you think
Grand Prince Yang-nyeong acted out?
What are you on about?
It was a sacrifice.
He sacrificed himself and acted out
for his brother Se-jong's sake.
Do you think I enjoyed acting out?
I gave up
our parents' expectations, hopes, and cows
just for you.
You did?
Yes, me.
I had to make sacrifices as the eldest.
I see, Ms. Baek Mi-seon.
Thumbelina of Yongdu Carriage Gang.
Hey!
That was ages ago.
I'm leaving.
I don't want to pressure you.
You already are.
-I'm only worried about Dad.
-What about him?
Do you know how happy he was
to marry you off to Queens?
He says he has no appetite
but finishes a bowl of rice soup
every time Queens' stock prices go up.
He always enjoyed rice soup.
Yes, that's true.
Right. But…
A son from this tiny town gets a divorce?
He'll be humiliated! Wake up, you idiot!
This isn't Seoul or Hollywood.
This is Yongdu-ri.
Your friend Chang-sik
got divorced two years ago,
and they're still talking about it.
He's right.
All the ladies at my hair salon
still wonder why he got divorced.
That's right. However…
no one will talk about him
if you get divorced too.
Is this because of your gym's rent?
And because of Gyeong-jun
who's studying abroad?
Since you need to send him money?
Are you using me to live comfortable lives
just like how Sim-cheong
was sold for 300 sacks of rice?
Gosh. No, I…
I wouldn't use you if it was that much.
-But it's not.
-Damn it.
Hey, Hyun-woo.
Hyun--
Hyun-woo!
-Baek Hyun-woo!
-Hyun-woo!
Stay the night!
DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMEN
I have
something to say.
I'll go first.
What?
I do too, so let me go first.
Okay. Go on.
I'm…
dying.
I have three months left.
What did you say?
I said we had to go somewhere today.
I went to the hospital.
And the doctor said I was dying
and that I had three months.
What…
are you saying?
It's exactly what I said.
The doctor said
I only have three months to live.
That's all.
-What did you want to say?
-What?
You had something to say. What is it?
I don't think
that's important right now.
Just say it.
I know you have something to say.
Well, I…
-So what…
-Yes?
I wanted to say was…
I…
Yes?
"I'm sorry."
"About today
and everything that I did until now."
"It won't happen ever again.
I'll treat you better from now on."
That's what I wanted
to say.
But you only have three months to live?
How's that possible?
How can I live without you?
How is that possible?
I'm so dumbfounded
that I don't know what to say.
Are you serious?
Yes, you fool.
I love you, Hong Hae-in.
I love you.
Please give them a round of applause
as they begin their new journey.
Please clap and cheer even louder
to wish them the very best.
Everyone, please look at the camera!
Please laugh on the count of three.
One, two, three.
Mr. Baek, congratulations on the wedding.
Please say something
to yourself in ten years.
How are you doing,
Hyun-woo from the future?
Don't tell me you got a divorce.
Do you have kids?
One? Two?
It doesn't matter though.
Because all I need is Hae-in.
I hope you still remember
how much you love her
even to this day.
Don't make her cry.
Make her happy.
Why must I answer that?
It'll be something nice to watch
in the future.
I'll be too busy with life
to watch this in ten years.
Do I have to do this?
Dear Hae-in from the future.
I doubt you're watching this.
But if you are, why are you?
Turn this off and get to work.
I won't ask how you're doing
since I know you'll be doing fine.
You'll be just as pretty, healthy,
and the most successful.
With Hyun-woo by your side, of course.
QUEEN OF TEARS
But you only have three months to live?
How's that possible?
If you can't live without me…
Do you want to die together?
I'm just happy
that I can escape from them
safe and sound.
Put your heart and soul into loving her.
I'm that materialistic?
I'll be sitting here.
-Are you okay?
-They should just argue instead.
How can we change
after years of living as strangers?
Watch out!
I thought of Hae-in now and then.
So it feels odd to meet her husband.
I don't even like Hong Hae-in.
Why would I feel jealous?
Subtitle translation by: Soo-ji Kim